The voice of the Church resounds not only in sermons and services but also in conversations, reflections, and written word. On this page, you will find a living collection of essays and interviews created at Saint Elisabeth Convent in Minsk.
Through these texts, the clergy, sisters, and friends of the Convent share their thoughts on faith, culture, and the challenges of the modern world. Each essay is an invitation to reflect more deeply on the Gospel and its meaning for our lives today, while each interview opens a window into the experiences of those who seek and follow Christ.
Writers, poets, iconographers, and cultural figures have also shared their voices here. Among them is Tatyana Dashkevich, poet and author, who speaks about the calling of a Christian writer and the responsibility of every word. The Convent has also welcomed creative guests such as Yury Norstein, the renowned animator, who reflected on the mystery of art, imagination, and reality.
The themes of these conversations are as varied as life itself — ranging from personal journeys of faith to the role of Christian culture in society, from the mystery of human suffering to the joy of discovering God’s love. Yet at their heart they all point to the same truth: that every human life, when united with Christ, becomes a work of beauty and meaning.
For readers and listeners, these essays and interviews are not only informative but transformative. They encourage us to think, to question, and to open our hearts to grace. In a world often filled with noise, they offer a space of quiet dialogue, where the eternal questions of the soul can be heard and answered.
We invite you to explore this section, to read and listen, and to join the ongoing conversation between faith and culture, tradition and modernity, the Church and the human heart.
At Christmas markets, our Sisters meet many new people, speak with them, share the Orthodox faith, and even sing Christmas Carols! Every Sister who has ever been at one of those markets has at least one story about a miracle that she’s experienced.
Brother Georgy Yurkevich is a long-time member of our monastic family. We asked him about his passion for flying, his discovery of God, and how his experiences at the Convent helped him become a better father, husband, and Christian.
Alexey Kolesnikov is an artist and works in a monastic workshop. He is the head of a large and happy family. We interviewed him about the role of art in his family, maintaining work-life balance, and about the foundations of a happy family life.
Our Convent has welcomed a known visitor, Yury Norstein, author of the internationally acclaimed animation films «Hedgehog in the fog» and «Tale of Tales». In an interview, he shares his views on the present state of film art and animation.
Alexander Sakovich works at the department of Saint Elisabeth Convent responsible for the construction and building maintenance and does obedience at the nursing home for adults with disabilities. We met with Alexander to talk about his path.
Yevgeny Lukomsky works at the Convent's audio studio, and his wife Ludmila teaches at the Convent's school. They are parents of three children and have agreed to share their views on the challenges of family life and parenting.
